Compaq M300 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 8
Using PC Cards
A PC Card is a credit card–sized accessory designed to conform to the standard
specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
(PCMCIA). The computer supports both 32-bit CardBus cards and 16-bit
PC Cards.
Configuring a PC Card
CAUTION: If you install card and socket services or enablers
provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use
other PC Cards. If you are instructed by PC Card documentation to
install device drivers
Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
Do not install card services, socket services, or enablers.
In Windows 95 or Windows 98 the operating system configures plug
and play PC Cards.
In Windows NT 4.0 with CardWare provided by Compaq you can
configure a PC Card in the CardWare window:
First, insert the PC Card as instructed later in this chapter.
Then, open the CardWare window by selecting
StartÅProgramsÅCardWare.
For additional instructions, refer to the Help program within
CardWare.
Inserting or Removing a PC Card
In Windows 95 or Windows 98
If you insert a PC Card while the computer is on, the computer
beeps twice when the card is ready for use.
If you remove a PC Card while the computer is on, the computer
beeps twice when the card is removed.